Thrashing by brushes and stabs from flies can make your wading jacket almost non-function. Maybe patching and piecing back together can make you wear it once more. But for how long? A solution to the fears of abrasion. The Patagonia Tough Puff Hoody Wading Jacket is what we are talking about here. Patagonia is a household name when it comes to manufacturing fly fishing wear that is durable, functional and affordable. The conditions that anglers face put them at high risks of falling ill. Adverse weather conditions are uncontrollable but when in the right gear, there is no need to worry.

The Tough Puff is a modified version of Patagonia Nano Air- still one of the puff families. After being released into the market, the Nano Air earned very highly in the breathability and comfort metrics. This was because of the soft yet stretchy fabric and the FullRange insulation. From afar, the two jackets almost look similar but from close range you spot the differences between the two.

All features wrapped in one. You are guaranteed comfort, warmth and protection. The technical features in this jacket will never give you an idea of taking it off. It is practical both on water and in the mountains. With extreme temperature fluctuations, Tough Puff keeps you warm during frigid mornings. Stretch is very important and this jacket features this aspect in its design. You will often climb around banks and reach for fish that is why mobility and comfort are well taken care of.

If you are an angler who likes to down on bulk-luggage you carry- you will love this jacket for its spacious pockets. Chest pockets for your fly boxes relieve you from the burden of carrying small bags and pouches. While most jackets with chest pocket tend to be heavier and bulkier in the torso area, this one takes on a very low profile. This makes this jacket an excellent crossover to everyday casual life.

Main Features of the Tough Puff Hoody Wading Jacket

Water resistant – The outer shell of the jacket is made from 100% polyester making it water resistant and windproof. The water repellency nature will take you through the difficult times when you would normally want to pull your rain jacket. The DWR durable water repellent finish works effectively by repelling snow and light rain.

Construction – With a 2.5 shell layer construction you are sure of staying warm throughout even in the worst downpours. The shell is designed to have mechanical stretch that allows for easy mobility and comfort when you need to reach for your combos or fish. The lining is made from 100% recycled polyester and is double knit. 60-g FullRange polyester stretch insulation are all for dryness and warmth. Breathability – Surprisingly breathable like its predecessor, the Nano Air Puff, the breathable lining wicks away sweat and moisture from your body to the outside. The Patagonia Tough Puff Hoody Wading Jacket doesn’t allow rain and water to pass through though. Capilene linings are among the best breathable fabrics used by Patagonia during manufacture. Storage Pockets – On the chest area are two large pockets- one on each side. They are spacious enough to accommodate the largest fly boxes. The two lower pockets can be used as hand warmers or for storage purposes. There are no pockets in the interior so if you are a bulk carrier, you will have to have a bag for your other items. The pockets are accessed via durable weather resistant zippers so you do not have to worry about the contents getting wet and damaged.Jacket Length – The jacket is of hip length and fully covers and protects your upper body from the effects of the elements of weather. It is a regular fit. No matter how deep you wade in the water, you will still remain dry and warm.Cuffs – Cuffs are elastic and seal out water and the cold. The inner side of the hands from the cuffs upwards are made of the of the durable water repellent finish like the outer shell of the jacket to keep water off and leave you dry if you happen to get your hands deep in water.Hood – The hood is big and spacious. This one doesn’t have a draw cord but has a fitted elastic to ensure it fits well on your head and cannot be blown off by the wind when on or off a boat. It is a fixed hood and the extension up to the neck area protects your neck from the cold.Attachment Points – There are two models of this same jacket. One model, the 81761 has attachment points below the left pocket where you can attach your zingers and tools for easy access. The other model, 81760 doesn’t have any attachment points. If you can take to your sports shop to have them fixed for you at your preferred spot, it will be a good idea. If you do not need the points, there is no need of tempering with the jacket.Zippers – The jacket has 5 zippers in total. All of them are made of durable material and are weather resistant. The main zipper runs from the bottom of the jacket up to the neck area and protects your torso area from the cold and water. The others are access to the four pockets.

The jacket comes in various sizes and you can choose what fits you from extra-small, small, medium, large, extra-large and double extra-large. Colors available are black and bay blue. This jacket is designed for men and female anglers who would like to have the abrasion resistant jacket can get the Patagonia Women’s Tough Puff Hoody Wading Jacket

Consumer Thoughts on Tough Puff Hoody Wading Jacket

The Patagonia Tough Puff Hoody wading jacket is the warmest synthetically insulated puff wading jackets that can make you comfortably survive the brutal winter. It is warmer than its sibling the Nano Air jacket but not dramatically warmer.

A warm jacket when wet is what an angler needs. The FullRange design was a good idea. It repels water at a faster rate while retaining most of the jacket’s heat retention capacity even when it is raining or submerged in water.

The jacket is tough like it is called. It is resistant to abrasion unlike most wading jackets that tear when thorns and thickets scratch the fabric.